The following question is based on your reading of “life is a dream.”
read the following passage, then answer the questions that follow. "and in such alienation grown so old / as leaves no other hope of heir to poland / than his two sisters' children; you, fair cousin, / and me; for whom the commons of the realm / divide themselves into two several factions; / whether for you, the elder sister's child; / or me, born of the younger, but, they say, / my natural prerogative of man / outweighing your priority of birth."
what important cultural reference is astolfo making in this speech?
a.
men had a stronger claim to titles and wealth during the renaissance.
c.
only men could act on the stage.
b.
there was a civil war in poland.
d.
men did not like women in the renaissance.
select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d